Qinjuan (Rita) Wu
Bedminster,New Jersey
Summary
With a solid educational background that includes the New York University dual language education (ESL and Mandarin) Program, I have extensive professional experience instructing Mandarin language, math, science, social studies, and culture to elementary and middle school students. I aim to build strong relationships with my students and cultivate a growth mindset in the classroom. Believing in the power of fun, engaging activities, and project-based learning, I strive to enhance students' learning experiences, guide them to success, and inspire their love for learning.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Grade 1 Mandarin Head Teacher
Hudsonway Immersion School
08.2024 - Current
PreK - 8 Mandarin Head Teacher
HudsonWay Immersion School
09.2014 - 08.2024
- Instructed Mandarin language, content, and culture to PREK-Grade 8 students of varying proficiency levels, from beginner to advanced, in a positive and engaging classroom environment
- Implemented differentiated teaching strategies such as Daily 5 framework, comprehensible input, literature circles, and project-based learning
- Incorporated a variety of teaching resources and technologies to support different content studies in the Chinese classroom and enhance student engagement and understanding, eg. Book Creator, FlipGrid, Google Classroom, EdPuzzle, etc.
- Collaborated with colleagues and school administrators to provide support and training to new teachers
- Participated in curriculum development, contributing to a positive and cohesive learning community
- Organized cultural activities, such as the Chinese New Year show, to enhance students' understanding and appreciation of Mandarin language and Chinese culture
- Led students to create a movie that won the Gold prize at the NYU DCLT Rock That Movie competition of 2024, demonstrating their creativity and language skills
- Took two 8th graders and one 6th grader to participate in the Chinese Bridge Speech Competition in June 2023 and May 2024. They won second and third places, showcasing their language proficiency
- Led Math Kangaroo competitions in 2022-2024, fostering students' interest and skills in mathematics
Student Teacher
LREI
02.2014 - 06.2014
- Instructed Mandarin language, content, and culture to elementary and middle school students of varying proficiency levels, from beginner to advanced, in a positive and engaging classroom environment
- Implemented teaching strategies such as backward design, comprehensible input, literature circles, and project-based learning
- Incorporated a variety of teaching resources and technologies to support different content studies in the Chinese classroom and enhance student engagement and understanding
- Collaborated with colleagues and school administrators to provide support and training to new teachers
- Participated in curriculum development, contributing to a positive and cohesive learning community
- Organized cultural activities, such as the Chinese New Year show, to enhance students' understanding and appreciation of Mandarin language and Chinese culture
Student Teacher
P.S. 310
09.2013 - 12.2013
- Designed quizzes, tests, and projects to measure and enhance students' reading, writing, listening and speaking skills
- Wrote curriculum statement, report cards and quarter comments for eighth grade Mandarin learners to reflect on their Mandarin learning
- Tutored fifth to eighth graders on their homework assignments and prepared them for the Mandarin quizzes and tests
- Provided classroom coverage for cooperating teacher's absence
- Student taught ELA classes of 32 students (reading, writing, and social studies); observed Bilingual Foreign Language (Mandarin) classes in preparation for Mandarin Student teaching assignment
- Planned lessons; assessed students' reading level using Fountas and Pinnell Benchmark Assessment System
- Performed small group English language instruction with newly arrived immigrant students with minimal formal education
Education
Master of Arts - Foreign Languages Education And TESOL
New York University
New York, NY10-2014
No Degree - Mathematics
Boston University
Boston, MABachelor of Arts - English Language And Literature
Zhejiang University City College
Zhejiang, China07-2008
Skills
- Daily 5 Framework
- Group facilitation
- Interactive teaching
- Lesson planning
- Classroom management
- Math teaching
- Chinese Language Educator
- Collaborative teamwork
- Effective Technology Implementation
Languages
English
Full Professional
Mandarin
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Grade 1 Mandarin Head Teacher
Hudsonway Immersion School
08.2024 - Current
PreK - 8 Mandarin Head Teacher
HudsonWay Immersion School
09.2014 - 08.2024
Student Teacher
LREI
02.2014 - 06.2014
Student Teacher
P.S. 310
09.2013 - 12.2013
Master of Arts - Foreign Languages Education And TESOL
New York University
No Degree - Mathematics
Boston University
Bachelor of Arts - English Language And Literature
Zhejiang University City College
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